Bookbags

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to bookbags and more particularly to bookbags constructed solely from fabric materials. This bookbag is designed specifically to be balanced over the shoulder.

United States Patent Lebherz 1 Jan. 1, 1974 [54] BOOKBAGS 2,528,371 10/1950 Kaler 150 1 x [76] Inventor: Eugenia D. Lebherz, 1011 Shipman FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS McLean 22101 820,236 11/1937 France 229/56 [22] Filed: June 25, 1971 Appl. No.: 156,761

[52] US. Cl. 150/1, 229/56 [51] Int. Cl B65d 29/02 [58] Field of Search 150/1, 28 R; 229/56 [56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,181,751 5/1965 Wilson 150/1 X 3,550,663 12/1970 Johnston 150/1 Primary Examiner-William T. Dixson, Jr. Assistant Examiner--Stephen P. Garbe Attorney-Brady, OBoyle & Gates 57 ABSTRACT This invention relates to bookbags and more particularly to bookbags constructed solely from fabric materials. This bookbag is designed specifically to be balanced over the shoulder.

4 Claims, 10 Drawing Figures PATENTED H974 3,782,434

sum 1 OF 2 BOOKBAGS This invention relates to bookbags which are constructed solely from fabric materials. Denim, corduroy, permanent-press cotton as well as water-proof fabrics may be used. In bookbags which are used primarily by students (grammer, high school and college) it is desirable to use materials which can be washed. These bookbags are so constructed that they can be machine washed.

An objective of this bookbag is to provide an easy way of carrying books. This bag is so designed that it can be given a twist and balanced over the shoulder which makes the load appear lighter. Since this leaves the arms and hands free it is possible to ride a bicycle, hold on in a crowded bus, write a last minute note, shake hands etc. allwhile carrying your books.

It is desirable to have separate pockets for extras such as: pencils, small pads, gym shoes, gym clothing, wallet etc. so that they can be easily located when needed. Therefore as many or as few extra pockets as may be desired are incorporated on the two outside panels or the two lining panels.

Since there are no visible raw edges inside or outside this bookbag it can be reversed by turning inside out and display a different fabric design.

Thus, there is provided by this invention a students bookbag constructed solely of fabric materials and presenting a rectangular shape, a side opening, pockets in either end for books, also incorporating as few or as many extra pockets of any shape or size on the panels for pencils, small pads, gym shoes, gym clothing, wallet etc. The extra pockets can be closed by zipper, buttons, lace or snap.

The foregoing features and objectives together with further aspects of the invention are described in the following text with reference to the accompanying drawings showing the construction features of the invention, in which: FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the bookbag of the invention, showing the inner lining removed, the bookbag being constructed of four panel portions and having a side opening with inner pockets at opposite ends;

FIG. 1a is an enlarged fragmentary exploded perspective view of the encircled portion of FIG. 1 showing the interior seam construction; FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1 showing a modified form of the bookbag of the invention constructed of two folded portions;

FIG. 2a is an enlarged fragmentary exploded perspective view of the encircled portion of FIG. 2 showing the interior seam construction;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the bookbag of FIGS. I and 2 completely assembled with the inner lining attached;

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of one end of the bookbag of FIG. 3 showing a pocket with zipper closure which may be attached to either end of the outside panel portion;

FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4 and showing a modified form of the outside pocket having a flap closure secured by buttons;

FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 4 and showing a modified form of the outside pocket with no closure and divided longitudinally and adapted to contain shoes;

FIG. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 4 and showing a modified form of the outside pocket having a flap closure secured by snaps; and

FIG. 8 is a view similar to FIG. 4 showing a modified arrangement consisting of two small outside pockets, one for pencils and the like and the other being a transparent pocket for an identification card.

In constructing this student bookbag the desired pocket or pockets (see FIG. 4-8) are sewn on the right side to one of the rectangular panels l3, 14, 1-5 or 16.

Panels 13 and 14 with right sides together are sewn from points 2 to 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 5, 5 to 6, and 6 to 1. Panels l3 and 14 are then turned inside out so that the raw edges are inside.

The lining panels 15 and 16 with right sides together are sewn together from points 8 to 9, 9 to 10, 10 to 11, 11 to 12 and 12 to 7. Lining panels 15 and 16 are then placed inside panels 13 and 14.

Panel 13 between points I and 2, and panel 15 between points 7 and 8 are brought together to form a double edge fold and are sewn together with a hidden stitch.

The same method is used in joining panels 14 and 16 between points 1 and 2, and points 7 and 8 respectively.

It is desirable to reinforce points 1 and 7, and points 2 and 8 with a double stitch since this opening will be used for the books.

The above is the preferred method of construction. There is one change which can be made. This is shown in FIG. 2. One piece of fabric is folded at 30 to form panels 13 and 14. One piece of fabric is folded at 31 to form lining panels 15 and I6.

Panels 13 and 14 with right sides together are sewn from points 2 to 3, 3 to 4, 5 to 6 and 6 to I. Panels 15 and 16 with right sides together are sewn from points 8 to 9, 9 to 10, 11 to 12 and 12 to 7.

From this point in construction both methods are the same.

I claim:

1. A student bookbag, comprising first and second elongate rectangular panel portions of flexible fabric material having narrow end edges and elongated side edges, said narrow end edges and one of said elongated side edges of said first and second panel portions connected together throughout the lengths thereof and the other of said elongated side edges connected together from the junction thereof with the opposite narrow end edges inwardly to points medial to the ends thereof which points are spaced from each other approximately one third the length of the said other elongated side edges and define therebetween a first side opening in the said other elongate side edges of said first and second panel portions, at least said narrow end edges and the connected portions of the said other of said elongated side edges of said first and second panel portions being connected together with interior seams disposed between said first and second panels, third and fourth elongate rectangular panel portions of flexible fabric material forming an inner liner having opposite narrow end edges and elongated side edges, said opposite narrow end edges and one of said elongated side edges of said third and fourth panel portions connected together throughout the lengths thereof and the other of said elongated side edges connected together from the junction thereof with the opposite narrow end edges inwardly to points medial of the ends thereof and spaced from each other approximately one third the length of the said other elongated side edges and defining therebetween a second side opening in the said other elongated side edges of said third and fourth panel protions, at least said opposite narrow end edges and the connected portions of the said other of said elongated side edges of said third and fourth panel portions connected together with exterior exposed seams, said third and fourth panel portions positioned between said first and second panel portions with said first and second side openings in registration, and said other elongated side edges between said points defining the opposite ends of said first side opening being connected to the other elongated side edges between said points defining the opposite ends of said second side opening, each of said third and fourth panel portions being connected only about the periphery of said first side opening to the one of said third and fourth panel portions that is adjacent to it, said bookbag being adapted to have opposite ends thereof filled through said second side opening and then carried over the shoulder of the user.

2. A student bookbag as set forth in claim 1 including a pocket portion connected adjacent one narrow end edge of said first panel portion and having an opening disposed substantially parallel with said narrow end edge and positioned between said narrow end edge and said first side opening, and closure means for said pocket opening.

3. A student bookbag as set forth in claim 2 in which said closure means is a zipper,

4. A student bookbag as set forth in claim 2 in which said closure means comprises a flap member connected to said first panel portion between said pocket opening and said first side opening and extending toward said one narrow end edge, and fastener means detachably connecting said flap to said pocket portion. 

1. A student bookbag, comprising first and second elongate rectangular panel portions of flexible fabric material having narrow end edges and elongated side edges, said narrow end edges and one of said elongated side edges of said first and second panel portions connected together throughout the lengths thereof and the other of said elongated side edges connected together from the junction thereof with the opposite narrow end edges inwardly to points medial to the ends thereof which points are spaced from each other approximately one third the length of the said other elongated side edges and define therebetween a first side opening in the said other elongate side edges of said first and second panel portions, at least said narrow end edges and the connected portions of the said other of said elongated side edges of said first and second panel portions being connected together with interior seams disposed between said first and second panels, third and fourth elongate rectangular panel portions of flexible fabric material forming an inner liner having opposite narrow end edges and elongated side edges, said opposite narrow end edges and one of said elongated side edges of said third and fourth panel portions connected together throughout the lengths thereof and the other of said elongated side edges connected together from the junction thereof with the opposite narrow end edges inwardly to points medial of the ends thereof and spaced from each other approximately one third the length of the said other elongated side edges and defining therebetween a second side opening in the said other elongated side edges of said third and fourth panel protions, at least said opposite narrow end edges and the connected portions of the said other of said elongated side edges of said third and fourth panel portions connected together with exterior exposed seams, said third and fourth panel portions positioned between said first and second panel portions with said first and second side openings in registration, and said other elongated side edges between said points defining the opposite ends of said first side opening being connected to the other elongated side edges between said points defining the opposite ends of said second side opening, each of said third and fourth panel portions being connected only about the periphery of said first side opening to the one of said third and fourth panel portions that is adjacent to it, said bookbag being adapted to have opposite ends thereof filled through said second side opening and then carried over the shoulder of the user.
 2. A student bookbag as set forth in claim 1 including a pocket portion connected adjacent one narrow end edge of said first panel portion and having an opening disposed substantially parallel with said narrow end edge and positioned between said narrow end edge and said first side opening, and closure means for said pocket opening.
 3. A student bookbag as set forth in claim 2 in which said closure means is a zipper.
 4. A student bookbag as set forth in claim 2 in which said closure means comprises a flap member connected to said first panel portion between said pocket opening and said first side opening and extending toward said one narrow end edge, and fastener means detachably connecting said flap to said pocket portion. 